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on the basis of — using something as a foundation or reason for making a decision or forming an opinion

Part of speech: PREPOSITION

Definition: using something as a foundation or reason for making a decision or forming an opinion

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːn ðə ˈbeɪsɪs ʌv/

Example Sentences

  • The chef was hired on the basis of his ability to make perfect ramyeon.
  • Students are evaluated on the basis of their academic performance.
  • On the basis of weather forecast, we decided to cancel the picnic.

on the basis of

PREPOSITION

[/ɑːn ðə ˈbeɪsɪs ʌv/]

using something as a foundation or reason for making a decision or forming an opinion

The judge ruled on the basis of the new evidence found yesterday.
💡 Concept

The judge ruled on the basis of the new evidence found yesterday.

Matching cases to their basis, building justice piece by piece
🎵 Rhyme

Matching cases to their basis, building justice piece by piece

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɑːn ðə ˈbeɪsɪs ʌv/
🇬🇧 UK/ɒn ðə ˈbeɪsɪs ɒv/

🌳Etymology

🎵Rhyme

basiscasesplaces
basis
cases
places

🔗Collocations

on the basis of evidence
on the basis of experience
on the basis of merit
on the basis of research
on the basis of facts

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The chef was hired on the basis of his ability to make perfect ramyeon.”

“Students are evaluated on the basis of their academic performance.”

“On the basis of weather forecast, we decided to cancel the picnic.”

😄 Fun example

“The company makes decisions on the basis of customer feedback and coffee consumption levels.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

based onaccording toin accordance withby virtue ofowing to

Antonyms

regardless ofirrespective ofdespite

Related

foundationgroundreasoncriterionprinciple

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